Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board

Voicelessness and Emotional Survival => Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board => Topic started by: Ami on September 17, 2009, 08:51:44 AM

Title: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Ami on September 17, 2009, 08:51:44 AM: Just wanted to say Hi. You have been through so much. I am thinking of you! xxooo Ami
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Overcomer on September 17, 2009, 10:39:20 PM: Thank you. Tears of sadness. Tired from chemo.

Mostly I miss my dad.

My mom and I are just getting along so well. I finally see some vulnerability in her. I have never seen it before. She NEEDS our help. She is taking our help. She was very unemotional......numb I think.....

We are sad......pure and simple!
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Ami on September 18, 2009, 06:45:18 AM: ((((((Kelly)))))
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: KatG on September 18, 2009, 10:11:04 PM: (((((((Kelly)))))))
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Overcomer on September 19, 2009, 01:41:20 AM: today was pretty much an all day chemo day. I cannot sleep because they pumped me up with steroids so I would not have an allergic reaction. No fun at all!
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Overcomer on October 06, 2009, 11:24:41 AM: Well, on Friday I was supposed to go in for the start of my fourth and last round of chemo. Problem was I usually feel so good my third week in the round but after round three I was worse. I slept for days. I couldn't breathe. I laid in bed because going down the stairs and back up took it out of me.

So I went in Friday and said to the nurse. You are not giving me this chemo until you find out what is wrong with me. I cannot breathe.

So the doc first suggested I have a blood clot. They sent me over to the hospital and did a contrast CT scan. They found that the chemo drugs were so toxic that I developed Pulmonary Toxicity. Glass like crystals were forming in my lungs and making it hard to breathe. Good thing I didn't go in and keep my mouth shut. I could have died.

He immediately discontinued all chemo and put me on steroids. I am now on day 5. Although I am not 100% I feel so much better. My 50th birthday is Friday and I am excited to NOT be lying in bed......
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Ami on October 06, 2009, 01:38:20 PM: ((((Kelly)))))

I cannot believe you are going through this. You have so much life and vivacity and to be laid this low is pitiful. I am so sorry. It was good that you were assertive about the breathing. My God, what would have happened if you hadn't.
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Hopalong on October 06, 2009, 05:48:03 PM: Kelly.......

in spite of it all, because of life, HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Glad you're breathing easier.

love,
Hops
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Ami on October 07, 2009, 07:55:15 AM: ((((Kelly))))))) Ami
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: seasons on October 07, 2009, 09:10:33 AM: ((Kelly)),

Wow, thank goodness you spoke up. Scary stuff.....glad your feeling stronger.

You are such an inspiration and teacher for us all.

Your kept close in thoughts and prayers.

A little early Happy Birthday Dear Kelly, Happy Birthday to you!!!

seasons oxox
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Overcomer on October 07, 2009, 10:44:04 AM: Thank you all. I just finished the five days of 80 mil of prednisone. Today I start five days of six tablets. I do feel so much better. I cannot wait until I feel 100%.

We are going to Outback Steakhouse on Friday for my 50th. That will be so yummy and fun to get out after laying in bed for three months!!
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Overcomer on October 09, 2009, 08:46:45 PM: went to outback!!!! so good........great to be a 50!!!!
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Izzy_*now* on October 09, 2009, 08:56:47 PM: Hi OC

Happy 50th, Kelly! Goodness, you could be my daughter!

Thank God you spoke up! We have to or else some things we'll never know. (See my post about no hip)

I've heard that the treatment can be as bad as the disease, but the treatment is necessary.

Hang in there kiddo

Love
Izzy
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: JustKathy on October 09, 2009, 09:35:41 PM: Happy Birthday Kelly!
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: teartracks on October 10, 2009, 01:08:28 AM: (((((((((((((((((Kelly))))))))))))))))

Love,

tt
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Ami on October 10, 2009, 03:18:05 AM: Happy Birthday, (((Friend))))) Ami
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: bearwithme on October 10, 2009, 07:15:34 PM: (((((((Kelly)))))))))

You are in my thoughts. May you have the Eaglepower, friend. (Eaglepower: a prayer I say for those I care about.)

Bear
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Overcomer on October 10, 2009, 08:52:41 PM: thanks. I am healing....still tired but happy.....
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Ami on October 11, 2009, 09:20:49 AM: You are an inspiration to me, (((Kelly))))
xxxoooo Ami
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Ami on October 15, 2009, 08:56:18 AM: How are you doing, Kelly? I am thinking of you and wishing all the best things for you in your life!! xxoo Ami
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: JudyK on October 19, 2009, 10:23:40 PM: Oh, Dear Kelly,
Happy Birthday!!!!! You have been thru so much! I am happy for you that you and your mom are getting along at this time, when you so need the support from your friends and family. I am a 4 year cancer (breast) survivor, had chemo and then a bilateral mastectomy. I am behing you 100%. You WILL make it thru this!!!! You are an awesome and courageous woman! :D Love and hugs, Judy
Title: Re: Thinking of You, Kelly
Post by: Ales2 on October 20, 2009, 06:13:57 PM: All the best to you Kelly!

Alesia